The sudden rise of Nitish’s trusted Prashant Kishor may have divided JD(U) into two factions and given birth to RCP vs PK rift, yet PK is being considered the moral supporter of Nitish. It is believed PK is busy formulating a strategy to place Nitish in the PM slot.
PK has had long suggested, through media, the entry of Priyanka Gandhi into politics. And now that Priyanka has finally stepped in, PK has lauded the move in many recent interviews. This way, he is opening a window for Nitish in Congress.
PK is also busy meeting leaders of different-different parties – the latest in the list are Jaganmohan Reddy (whose election management is also done by PK’s company), Aditya Thackeray and Sanjay Raut.
PK is interested in taking up Shiv Sena’s management too, something for which Aditya and Sanjay are said to be fine with; But the Sena cadre is of different opinion. They are of the view that PK has been a flop show for quite some time now. Also, the Shiv Sena has been winning till now on its cadre’s caliber. So, the Sena does not need any external person and company’s support.
While PK is busy promoting Nitish as a favourable PM-face among parties amid the whispers of a mix-bag government, his company’s business may also see a boost by engaging with different parties.